公开(公告)号：US5419232A

公开(公告)日：1995-05-30

申请号：US215795

申请日：1994-03-22

Applicant: Clifford M. Curtis

Inventor： Clifford M. Curtis

IPC: B63G8/32 ,  B63G8/28

CPC classification number: B63G8/32

Abstract: An elastomeric shutter mechanism for opening and closing a passageway in wall of a vessel, such as a submarine hull. A single, unitary, retractable shutter member made of an elastomeric material is partially attached to the wall around a portion of a passageway. The single, unitary, retractable shutter member is moveable from a closed position when the unattached portion of the shutter member is abutting the wall around the passageway to an open position when the unattached portion of the shutter member is retracted away from the wall around the passageway. Cables are attached to the inside surface of the shutter member for retracting the shutter member and opening the passageway. Mechanical stops are positioned inside of the vessel for abutting the shutter member when retracted to the open position by the cables. On an underwater vessel such as a submarine, the shutter member is sealed in the closed position by a pressure differential between the inside surface and the outside surface of the shutter member or latched in place in the closed position. Split ribs are included on the inside surface of the shutter member to resist the expansion of the shutter member when maintained in the closed position by the pressure differential.

Abstract translation: 用于打开和关闭诸如海底船体的船舶的壁中的通道的弹性闸板机构。 由弹性体材料制成的单一的，单一的，可缩回的挡板部件部分地附接到围绕通道的一部分的壁上。 当活门构件的未连接部分将围绕通道的壁邻接到打开位置时，当活门构件的未连接部分从围绕通道的壁缩回时，单个的，单一的可缩回的挡板构件可从关闭位置移动 。 电缆连接到活门构件的内表面，用于缩回活门构件并打开通道。 机械止动件位于容器的内部，用于当通过电缆缩回到打开位置时抵靠活门构件。 在诸如潜艇的水下船只上，挡板构件通过挡板构件的内表面和外表面之间的压差被密封在关闭位置，或者在关闭位置被锁定就位。 分隔肋包括在活门构件的内表面上，以在通过压力差保持在关闭位置时抵抗活门构件的膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US20110241930A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12753955

申请日：2010-04-05

Applicant: Thomas E. Wood ,  Douglas W. Arent ,  Charles M. Ciany ,  Clifford M. Curtis ,  Thomas B. Pederson

Inventor： Thomas E. Wood ,  Douglas W. Arent ,  Charles M. Ciany ,  Clifford M. Curtis ,  Thomas B. Pederson

IPC: G01S13/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/723 ,  G01S7/12 ,  G01S7/539 ,  G01S7/6227 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06K9/4633

Abstract: A sensor is used to identify detections of discrete objects in a search grid. An image grid of the detections is created. The image grid is analyzed to identify a pattern of detections. The pattern of detections is used to identify objects of interest.

Abstract translation: 传感器用于识别搜索网格中离散物体的检测。 创建检测的图像网格。 分析图像网格以识别检测模式。 检测模式用于识别感兴趣的对象。

公开(公告)号：US06216626B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09287170

申请日：1999-04-02

Applicant: Clifford M. Curtis

Inventor： Clifford M. Curtis

IPC: B63B100

CPC classification number: B63G8/32 ,  F15B1/024 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F15B2201/20 ,  F15B2201/3151 ,  F15B2201/3157 ,  F15B2201/411 ,  F15B2201/61 ,  F41F3/10

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a rapid fluid impulse which can be used for launching vehicles into a liquid medium. The apparatus comprises a ring diaphragm of coupled concentric elastomeric rings, adapted to accept pressurized fluid at an interior side. The pressurized fluid extends the elastomeric rings of the ring diaphragm, placing them in shear strain. When the fluid is released, a kinetic impulse is provided and the ring diaphragm returns to its resting position. The apparatus further comprises a central check valve on the ring diaphragm. The check valve allows fluid to flow from an exterior side, through the ring diaphragm, to the interior side when exterior fluid pressure exceeds interior pressure. The invention is useful in a submarine vehicle launch assembly wherein the ring diaphragm is a component thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供可用于将车辆发射到液体介质中的快速流体脉冲的装置。 该装置包括耦合的同心弹性体环的环形隔膜，适于在内侧接受加压流体。 加压流体延伸环形隔膜的弹性环，将它们置于剪切应变中。 当液体被释放时，提供动力学冲击，环形膜片返回到其静止位置。 该装置还包括环形隔膜上的中央止回阀。 当外部流体压力超过内部压力时，单向阀允许流体从外侧流过环形隔膜。 本发明在潜艇车辆发射组件中是有用的，其中环形隔膜是其组件。

公开(公告)号：US5966858A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-19

申请号：US49655

申请日：1998-03-23

Applicant: Clifford M. Curtis ,  Gary R. Berlam ,  Ivan N. Kirschner ,  Laurence M. Dean

Inventor： Clifford M. Curtis ,  Gary R. Berlam ,  Ivan N. Kirschner ,  Laurence M. Dean

IPC: F41A21/32 ,  F41A35/04 ,  F41C9/06 ,  F41A21/46 ,  F41F3/10

CPC classification number: F41A21/32 ,  F41A35/04 ,  F41C9/06

Abstract: A baffled muzzle brake and seal system for submerged gun operation includes a muzzle brake chamber mounted to the muzzle of a submerged gun barrel. A baffle assembly mounted within the chamber deflects the propellant gasses produced by operation of the gun and sabot fragments into an annular cher surrounding the baffle assembly while allowing passage of a projectile through the assembly. A valve seal in the muzzle end of the muzzle brake chamber cycles between a fully open condition, to allow passage of the projectile, and a fully closed position, to seal the muzzle brake chamber against the entry of water. At least one pressurized air input allows the muzzle brake chamber to be pressurized when the seal is not in the fully closed position, thereby preventing entry of water. A gas exhaust provides a means for removing propellant gasses from the chamber.

Abstract translation: 用于浸没式枪操作的挡板式制动器和密封系统包括安装在浸没式枪管枪口上的枪口制动室。 安装在室内的挡板组件将由操作枪和破坏碎片产生的推进剂气体偏转到围绕挡板组件的环形室中，同时允许射弹穿过组件。 枪口制动器腔口端口的阀门密封件在完全打开状态之间循环，以允许射弹通过和完全关闭位置，以密封枪口制动器室以防止水进入。 当密封件不处于完全关闭位置时，至少一个加压空气输入允许枪口制动室被加压，从而防止水进入。 排气装置提供了从腔室中除去推进剂气体的手段。